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The government shielding programme is coming to an end on 30 July, but support is still available in Brighton & Hove from our community advice and support hub.

We're planning for our libraries to start reopening from August. In the meantime, check out our digital offer - loans of online books and audio items increased by 120% between April and June.

If you or someone you live with has Covid-19 symptoms, you must self-isolate and get a test.

“We’re calling on the government to do the right thing. Jobs and livelihoods must always come first, not rules and regulations."

We have been working hard to support the safe movement of people and help businesses to reopen their doors in a healthier, safer and stronger city.

You can now find some of our key local data around Covid-19 on our website around the number of confirmed cases, the number of deaths and the number of people assessed as having symptoms.

We are proud of the incredible work our foster carers do for our children in care. If you'd like to find out more about becoming a foster carer, we'd love to hear from you!

An Engagement Fund to support projects that improve the well-being of BAME residents and promote fairness is launching on 13 July.

We've secured £1.5m from the Department for Transport for the Western Road repair and improvement scheme. The money will us us to resurface this main road, improve crossing points for pedestrians and create a cycle route.

With thousands of local families struggling financially because of Coronavirus, we're asking schools to consider relaxing some of their school uniform policies.